Sunday, 31 July 2016

Back to Basics: How Much Should A Haircut Really Cost?

Photo: Anh Co Tran/Instagram
The cost of a haircut can be a surprisingly controversial subject. Years after John Edwards was skewered for his $400+ haircut (you'd think world leaders would have learned their lesson), it was recently reported that French president François Hollande pays his hairstylist more than $10,000 each month.

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

From Sunlight to Sunless Tanners: the History of Our Obsession With Getting Tan

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Along with tweed suits and little black dresses, the practice of tanning is one of many things that have commonly been attributed to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. The widely accepted tale goes something like this: Chanel was photographed in the French Riviera sporting a suntan in 1923, and voila! Bronzed skin became the desired look from then on. But can one woman really be responsible for how billions of people continue to alter their complexions each year?

3 High-Low Beauty Techniques That Make All The Difference

I love shortcuts as much as the next lazy girl, but for all my lackadaisical habits, I don’t want anyone to think I’m actually lazy.
Mostly, I don’t want to sacrifice punctuality because I take forever to primp and preen. I also want to take care of myself so I’ve always got an able body and a good face base to begin with.

How Mariah Carey Covers 'Complex,' Elizabeth and James Opens L.A. Flagship

Mariah Carey on the cover of Complex. Photo: Micaela Rossato
Mariah Carey is on the cover of ComplexAhead of the debut of her upcoming E! show, "Mariah's World," the pop icon sat down with Complex to discuss her life in the spotlight, her new relationship and how the music industry has changed since she started out. "A lot of rappers don't have to go through what I had to go through as a singer," says Carey in the interview. "I was always in a bubble that they put me in, but I was always punching out. It was a tough line to walk." {Complex}

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Products That Beauty Pros Actually Purchase Themselves

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One of the not-so-secret perks of working in the beauty industry is the onslaught of product samples that comes along with it. Whether you're an editor or an artist, it's your job to know the market inside and out, so it's your life's work to test everything and anything — sounds rough, right?

WHY KIM KARDASHIAN MAY HAVE BEEN PAID NEARLY $1 MILLION TO TAKE SELFIES IN THE HAMPTONS


Kim Kardashian at the Revolve Hamptons house. Photo: Courtesy of Revolve
If you want to experience FOMO during the early work week, simply browse through Revolve Clothing's #revolveinthehamptons tag on Instagram. The online retailer throws weekend soirées at its expansive summer Hamptons home, and the most recent shindig welcomed Kim Kardashian — for the very reasonable price of $700,000, according to Page Six. Reps for Revolve told Fashionista that this figure is inaccurate, but wouldn't comment further.

Illesteva Is Hiring A Retail Manager In Wynwood, Miami

Illesteva is a boutique eyewear brand founded in response to a need for classic eyewear with a downtown New York aesthetic.
We are seeking a proactive, full time Retail Manager to join our Wynwood (Miami) team.